Gain a holistic grasp of FinOps, mastering its principles, practices, and components for effective cloud financial management
Acquire practical skills in cloud cost management, optimizing spends to ensure every cloud dollar drives maximum value
Equip students to enhance tech-finance collaboration, promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous optimization in organizations.
Ready for FinOps Certification with 100+ questions
Level 1 – Introduction to FinOps
Introduction
What is FinOps?
The Importance of FinOps in the Cloud Era
A Brief History and Evolution of FinOps
FinOps vs. Traditional IT Financial Management
Key Principles and Tenets of FinOps
Assessment Quiz – 10 Essential Questions
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
Introduction
Basic Concepts of Cloud Computing
Cloud Spending Models: CapEx vs. OpEx
Financial Benefits and Challenges of Cloud
The Role of FinOps in Cloud Economics
Assessment Quiz – 10 Essential Questions
The Three Phases of FinOps
Introduction
Inform: Introduction to Cost and Usage Visibility
Optimize: How to Optimize Cloud Costs
Operate: Integrating Financial Management into Daily Operations
Assessment Quiz – 5 Essential Questions
Tools and Techniques in the FinOps Arsenal
Introduction
Introduction to Main Tools Used in FinOps
Key Metrics to Monitor and Manage Cloud Costs
Techniques for Continuous Optimization
Assessment Quiz – 5 Essential Questions
The Culture and Communication in FinOps
Bridging the Tech-Finance Gap
Promoting a Culture of Financial Accountability
Case Study: TechFusion’s Journey with FinOps
Introduction
Background
The Challenge
The FinOps Intervention
The Outcome
Lessons Learned
Level 1 Final Review – 20 Key Questions from the Latest Chapters
Final Review
Level 1 Final Review
Level 2 – Deep Dive into Cloud Financial Management
Starting Level 2
Introduction
Deep Dive into Right-Sizing
Mastering Reserved and Spot Instances
Cost Analysis Techniques
Level 2 – Automation in FinOps
Introduction
Automation Scripts and Tools
Policy-Driven Cost Management
Dynamic Scalability and Cost Implications
Level 2 – Data-Driven Decision Making in FinOps
Introduction
Harnessing Cloud Analytics
Predictive Analysis for Cost Forecasting
Data Visualization for Stakeholder Communication
Level 2 – Advanced Cost Optimization Strategies
Introduction
Rightsizing Resources
Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
Advanced Spot and Hybrid Cloud Strategies
Holistic Cost Management with Multi-Cloud Approaches
Level 2 – Building a FinOps-Centric Organizational Culture
Introduction
Training and Upskilling for a FinOps Future
Championing FinOps Advocacy and Champions Program
Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement
Level 2 – Advanced FinOps Tools
Introduction
Integrated Cloud Cost Management Platforms
Advanced Forecasting Tools
The Interplay of People, Process, and Technology
Rightsizing and Optimization Tools
Level 2 – Advanced FinOps Techniques
Introduction
Integrating FinOps with DevOps and CI/CD
Advanced Cost Allocation and Chargeback Methods
Advanced Reporting and Dashboards
Level 2 – Case Studies and Real-World Applications of FinOps
Introduction
Tech Giant’s Journey to FinOps Excellence
E-commerce Platform’s Scalability with FinOps
Healthcare Provider’s Compliance and Cost Balancing Act
Startup’s Agile Approach with FinOps
ABC Company’s Shift to Predictive Cost Management
Level 2 – Preparing for the Future of FinOps
Introduction
The Future Landscape of Cloud Finance
AI and Machine Learning: The Next Frontier in FinOps
Thriving in a Multi-cloud World
Embracing the Future
Level 2 Final Review – 20 Key Questions
Final review
Level 2 Final Review
End Level 2
Level 3 – Introduction to FinOps Maturity Levels
Starting Level 3
Introduction
Introduction to FinOps Maturity Levels
The “Crawl” Stage
The “Walk” Stage
The “Run” Stage
Transitioning Between Stages
Level 3 – Exploring FinOps Domains and Capabilities
Introduction
Introduction to FinOps Domains
Core FinOps Domains
Introduction to FinOps Capabilities
Key Capabilities in Each Domain
The Synergy between Domains and Capabilities
Implementing FinOps Capabilities
Real-world Application: Case Study
Conclusion
Level 3 – FinOps Personas and Their Roles
Introduction
The Central FinOps Personas
Interactions Among the Personas
The Expanding Circle of FinOps Personas
The Importance of Collaboration
Case Study: ABC Tech’s Persona-Centric Approach
Level 3 – FinOps Phases and Their Application
Introduction
Inform Phase: Gaining Visibility
Optimize Phase: Refining Cloud Expenditures
Operate Phase: Integrating FinOps into Daily Operations
Transitioning Between Phases
Case Study: XYZ Corp’s Phased FinOps Approach
Level 3 – FinOps Principles – The Guiding Pillars
Introduction
Team Collaboration Over Silos and Hierarchies
Empowerment Over Gatekeeping
Transparency Over Ambiguity
Continuous Improvement Over Set-and-Forget
Case Study: ABC Tech’s Embrace of FinOps Principles
Level 3 – FinOps Personas – The Key Players
Introduction
Cloud Financial Administrator
Cloud Architect
Operations Lead
Business Unit Manager
Case Study: XYZ Corp’s Persona Integration
Level 3 – FinOps Phases – Structuring the Journey
Introduction
Inform Phase
Optimize Phase
Operate Phase
Case Study: ABC Tech’s Phase-wise Approach
Level 3 – Guiding Principles of FinOps
Introduction
Collaboration across Teams
Empower Decision Makers
Accountability and Ownership
Transparency and Visibility
Continuous Improvement
Data-driven Decisions
Case Study: XYZ Corp’s Adoption of FinOps Principles
Level 3 Final Review – 30 Key Questions
Final review
Level 3 Final Review
Congratulations